There’s one simple way to encourage hundreds of people to get up early on a weekend: organize a library opening event. More than 600 people attended the opening celebration for the new 8,000 square foot Duvall Library on the morning of Saturday, August 25.

As the Honky Tonk Sweethearts entertained the crowd with music, people gathered for a book brigade, to help pass books from the old to the new library.

Once the ribbon-cutting started, members of the local Cub Scout Troop 569 presented the colors and invited the audience to participate in the pledge of allegiance. A number of dignitaries then addressed the crowd, including Duvall Mayor Will Ibershof, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, Duvall Library Board President Paige Denison and KCLS Board Trustee Robin McClelland.

“We are here to celebrate this building that will last for generations,” said McClelland.

The project architect, Ray Johnston, detailed some of the new features of the building, which was designed to meet LEED Silver standards and will gain official certification in coming months.

“The building is energy efficient, has a green roof and day lighting will be pleasant inside. It is a fun space for all ages,” Johnston said.

Bill Ptacek invited the Cub Scouts, dignitaries and children to help cut the ribbon. Once the doors opened, community members were greeted by Dewey and Sketch and enjoyed refreshments, giveaways and entertainment by children’s performer Eric Herman.

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2012

August 2012The new Duvall Library opened on Saturday, August 25 to a crowd of more than 600 people. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a number of dignitaries addressed the crowd, including Duvall Mayor Will Ibershof, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, Duvall Library Board President Paige Denison and KCLS Board Trustee Robin McClelland. Once the doors officially opened, attendees toured the library and enjoyed a children's program by Eric Herman. Refreshments were sponsored by the Duvall Friends of the Library.

July 2012Final finishes are underway and the installation of carpet and shelving was recently completed. The interior move-in and set-up process will soon begin and the library will open to the community with a ribbon-cutting and open house celebration on Saturday, August 25, 9:30am.

June 2012The green roof is completed, wood panels were installed in the entry ceiling and finishing touches are now underway. Following substantial completion in Summer 2012, the library move-in and set-up process will begin. The library is scheduled to open to the community with a ribbon-cutting and open house on Saturday, August 25, 9:30am.

May 2012
Construction continues, with a targeted completion date of summer 2012. Recent site work includes window framing and glass installation.

April 2012
Construction continues with a targeted substantial completion of spring 2012. Once construction is completed, the building interior will be prepared to open to the community. Recent site work includes roof insulation and exterior framing and siding. Windows will soon be installed.

March 2012Construction continues on the new library. Electrical work has started and once weather improves, work on the roof will begin.

February 2012Construction continues on the new library. Steel was delivered and is being assembled by the crew. With the steel framing underway, the building is starting to take shape.

January 2012Construction continues on the new 8,000 square foot library. While waiting for steel to arrive, the drilling for geothermal wells was completed. Water flowing through the pipes will pump heat to or from the ground to keep the building warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

2011

December 2011Construction of the new library continues, with a targeted completion date of Spring 2012. Recent site work includes drilling geothermal wells. Water flowing through pipes will pump heat to or from the ground to keep the building warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

November 2011Construction continues with a targeted completion date of Spring 2012. Recent site work includes pouring the concrete slab for the floor.

October 2011Construction continues on the new 8,000 square foot library. Recent site-work is visible to passers-by, with the flooring and exterior walls taking shape.

September 2011Construction is underway and the library is starting to take shape. The contractor is taking advantage of the mild weather and the footings are in and the exterior concrete walls are in place.

August 2011Construction is underway on the new Duvall Library. After a vacant building on the site was demolished, contractors excavated dirt in preparation for constructing the main floor of the library, which will be on the street level.

July 2011More than 200 residents gathered for a groundbreaking event on the afternoon of July 14. A number of dignitaries addressed the crowd, expressing their excitement for the project, including KCLS Board of Trustee Rob Spitzer, Duvall Mayor Will Ibershof, King County Council Member Kathy Lambert and State Representative Larry Springer. The crowd enjoyed music from the Budget Funeral Band and refreshments sponsored by the Duvall Friends of the Library.

June 2011
The final steps in the permitting process are being completed and a groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of construction will be held on Thursday, July 14 at 2pm. The community is invited to attend the event, which will feature music and refreshments.

May 2011
Details continue to be finalized in preparation for construction to start on the new library. Construction bids were received in early May and are currently being reviewed. The community is invited to join in celebrating the start of construction at a groundbreaking event on Thursday, July 14, 2pm, which will feature music and refreshments.

April 2011Acquisition of the property for the new library has been finalized, just in time for the construction bids to be received on May 5. The new library will be located on a portion of surplus property previously owned by the Duvall Church. The city's arts commission is reviewing a proposal to add a sculpture in the new public plaza near the entry to the new library.

March 2011The project is moving forward after Union Bank approved the sale of a portion of surplus property owned by the Duvall Church, where the new library will be located. KCLS is hopeful that the purchase process will be completed in early April. The project consultants are currently revising the construction bid documents with the intention of issuing them in April 2011.

February 2011The Duvall Library project continues to be on hold while Union Bank reviews the property appraisal. KCLS is hopeful that the purchase process will be completed quickly following the Bank's review. In the meantime, KCLS and the consultant team are reviewing the building and landscape plans to ensure that project costs are within the allocated capital budget.

January 2011The Duvall Library project continues to be on hold while Union Bank reviews the appraisal for surplus property at Duvall Church, where the new library will be located. KCLS is hopeful that the purchase process will be completed following the bank's review, which is expected in early 2011. Since previous bids exceeded the project budget, the bid set will be re-issued following the acquisition of the site.

2010

December 2010The Duvall Library project continues to be on hold while Union Bank reviews the appraisal for property at the Duvall Church, where the new library will be located. KCLS is hopeful that the purchase process will be completed immediately following the bank's review, which is expected in mid-January. Since the previous bids exceeded the budget for the project, the bid set will be reissued following the acquisition of the site.

November 2010The permit review process for the new Duvall Library is nearing completion. KCLS continues to wait for Union Bank to approve the sale of a portion of property at the Duvall Church, where the new library will be located.

October 2010KCLS is awaiting final approval from the City of Duvall on building permits and other related documents.Union Bank is reviewing the terms and conditions for KCLS to either purchase or lease the parcel of surplus church property, on which the new library will be located.

September 2010KCLS received construction bids for the new Library project and staff is now working with representatives from the Duvall Church to complete the ground lease for the new Library, as the library will be located on surplus church property. KCLS is awaiting final approval from the City of Duvall on building permits and other related documents.

August 2010
Construction bid documents were issued and bidding is currently scheduled for September 1. Construction is anticipated to start immediately following the final building review process. KCLS staff continues to work on an agreement with the Duvall Church for shared parking, as the new library will be located on surplus church property in downtown Duvall.

July 2010Conditional use and site plan permits were approved by city officials. KCLS' consultant team is now working with the city to finalize the building permit documents. Construction bidding began in late July and bid proposals are due August 25.

June 2010Building and site plans have been approved by the City and the building permit application will be submitted by the end of June. Bidding may open in late July. If all goes accordingly, a groundbreaking may be set for August or September 2010.

May 2010KCLS' consultant team continues to work with the City's Planning Department to meet or exceed code requirements for building in a designated historic area. The new library will be built on surplus church property in downtown Duvall. Public comments are being reviewed after a second public meeting May 10 at the Duvall Fire Station Headquarters.

April 2010KCLS' consultant team is working with the City of Duvall Planning Department to meet or exceed code requirements for building in a designated historic area. The new library will be built on surplus church property in downtown Duvall. The architect team will present the current designs for the new library at a second public meeting Monday, May 10, 6:30pm at the Duvall Fire Station Headquarters.

View the library designs for the new Duvall Library that were presented by the architects at a public meeting on May 10, 2010.

March 2010KCLS staff and the design team presented early schematic design concepts at a public meeting on March 16 in Duvall, which was attended by about 60 community members, including the Mayor and several City Council members. The design team and KCLS staff are now working to respond to issues and comments from the meeting.

February 2010KCLS is working with the City of Duvall and Johnston Architects to create designs and plans for the new Duvall Library. Preliminary plans were presented to staff from KCLS, the City and Duvall Church. A public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16 at the Duvall Fire Station Headquarters to allow the community to offer input on the design of the new library.

January 2010The new Library design is getting underway after survey work was completed on the proposed site, which is owned by the Duvall Church. KCLS is working with the City of Duvall and Johnston Architects to create designs and plans for a unique and welcoming Library. A public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16 at the Duvall Fire Station Headquarters to allow the community to review and offer input about the design of the new library.

2009

December 2009KCLS reached agreement with the Duvall Church to obtain surplus church property in downtown Duvall for the development of a new Duvall Library. The City has funded and completed considerable infrastructure upgrades in the area. However, recent discussions with City Planning Department staff have revealed that KCLS will be required to provide upgrades to the street adjacent to one side of the Library (Stevens Street) and a second street that is on the other side of the Church property and will not adjoin the new Library (Stella Street). Staff also learned that utilities on the streets will need to be relocated. Therefore, the infrastructure costs may be more significant than anticipated. KCLS is trying to address the issues with Mayor Ibershof before starting the design work on the project.

November 2009The City of Duvall was very pleased that KCLS was able to finalize an agreement with the Duvall Church that allows a new Library to be built on surplus church property. KCLS officials updated the City Council on the agreement and asked that they help move the project forward quickly so that KCLS can take advantage of the bidding climate. A first meeting also was held with city staff, KLCS staff and the architect, to discuss the general plan for the new Library. While KCLS would prefer to have the Library above street level, the plan calls for the building to be located at the street level, meaning that patrons who drive to the Library will access it via a staircase or elevator. Next steps include preparing conceptual designs and completing a ground lease document.

October 2009
Over the past month KCLS made considerable progress on finalizing details for the site where the new Duvall Library will be built. KCLS and the Duvall Church have reached substantial agreement on a land lease that allows for construction of the Library and access to parking. Locating the Library on surplus church property is strongly supported by the City of Duvall. Since much of the infrastructure is already in place, building a Library on the site will cost less than developing the property that KCLS owns farther south on Highway 202. If all goes as planned, KCLS should be able to proceed with design work this year.

September 2009KCLS continues to work with the Duvall Church to determine a site for the new Library. The two organizations are discussing the possibility of sharing surplus church property located on Main Street.

August 2009KCLS continues to negotiate with the Duvall Church on a potential site for the new Library. The two organizations are discussing the possibility of sharing surplus church property on Main Street.

July 2009KCLS administration met with representatives from the Duvall Church to discuss the possibility of sharing surplus church property on Main Street. KCLS wrote a letter of interest with a proposal for acquisition cost. At a later meeting, KCLS administration discussed the site constraints with Church representatives including the steep slope on Main Street, possible grade differences between the parking area and the Library entrance and the potential for resolving these issues with the City of Duvall design and development standards. City staff and Church representatives are now discussing these concerns. All parties are working in good faith to determine the best solution for the new Library's location at a cost that is consistent with the KCLS Capital Plan Budget.

June 2009KCLS continues to review site alternatives for the location of the new Library. The sites that are being considered include two Main Street properties: one at Stella and Main and one on the north side of Copper Hill Square. The consultant team is assembling information about site development costs and considerations for comparing the sites. KCLS previously reported that the City was interested in forming a partnership to buy a church building and associated property in the middle of downtown Duvall for a joint Library and City Hall. Earlier this month, however, staff learned that Church officials decided to retain the building and not offer it for conversion to a City Hall. However, the Church has indicated a willingness to sell the rest of the property to KCLS for a new Library. KCLS staff will evaluate the cost of this property compared to the site KCLS currently owns further down the street.

May 2009The City of Duvall has asked KCLS to consider building a new library on a parcel on Main Street that is currently the site of a church and daycare. KCLS has agreed to explore the potential for either a Library or for co-location with the City Hall on the site. A consultant is working through a conceptual scheme for both options and the City and KCLS are sharing the cost of the study.

April 2009The City of Duvall has asked KCLS to consider building a new library on a parcel on Main Street that is currently the site of a church and daycare. KCLS has agreed to explore the potential for either a Library or for co-location with the City Hall on the site. A consultant is working through a conceptual scheme for both options and the City and KCLS are sharing the cost of the study.

March 2009After more than two years of design and planning effort on the new Duvall Library in the Washington Holdings development, the overall project will not come together in time to accommodate a new Library. The area was annexed to the City of Duvall, but the final site plan has not yet been approved and Washington Holdings has decided to phase the project so that the streets and other infrastructure elements would not be available to the Library site in Phase I. The longer development timeline has caused the City to suggest another potential Library site: a church property that is recently on the market on Main Street in the historic downtown area. The property is large enough to house both a Library and City Hall and the City has agreed to share the cost of a preliminary study to determine if a joint venture is possible. If the church property is not feasible from a cost and time perspective, KCLS is prepared to move ahead on the site originally purchased for the new Duvall Library in 2006.

February 2009Washington Holdings and CamWest have submitted preliminary plat documents to the City of Duvall. The plan covers several acres of newly annexed property on the south side of Duvall, where a new library is anticipated to be located. The City has begun reviewing the plans and KCLS will be following the review closely. Once more information is available regarding the infrastructure and other details, KCLS will begin preliminary design plans for the new library.

January 2009The City of Duvall is working with Washington Holdings and CamWest to plan a new area on the south side of Duvall, which is where the new Duvall Library is anticipated to be located. However, it has taken longer than expected to get the preliminary plat approved. KCLS cannot begin designing the library until more information is available regarding the infrastructure and location. Members of the Duvall Library Advisory Board are following the project closely and are advocating for progress in order to get the library construction under way as soon as possible.

2008

December 2008The project consultants and developers are reviewing options for site plans along Big Rock Road, which is where the new Duvall Library is anticipated to be located.

November 2008The consultants and developers are reviewing options for site plans along Big Rock Road, which is where the new Duvall Library is anticipated to be located. KCLS expects to soon receive an update on the status of the project.

October 2008The City of Duvall is getting close to approving plans for a development on Big Rock Road, which is where the new Duvall Library may be located. The developers, Washington Holdings and CamWest, are close to having an approved plan for the first phase of the area. If the City is able to provide a final sign-off on the site plans, work may start in early 2009 for the infrastructure (streets and utilities), which would allow the Library project to begin in late 2009. KCLS will not market the current property in the downtown area until the developers' plans are approved and infrastructure work is under way. KCLS anticipates receiving a report on the status sometime in October.

September 2008The consultants and developers are reviewing the site plans for the Washington Holdings project that will include a new Duvall Library. KCLS anticipates receiving an update on the site plan sometime in October.

August 2008The City of Duvall is progressing on the Washington Holdings project that will include the new Duvall Library. Washington Holdings and CamWest are currently coordinating site plans with KCLS and City of Duvall representatives. The City Council is anticipated to approve the site plan this Fall. Due to the development schedule, construction work on the new Library will not start until the necessary infrastructure (i.e. roads and utilities) is completed. KCLS will continue to work closely with the City on this development.

July 2008
A memorandum of understanding regarding Washington Holdings' proposal for a development near Big Rock Road was recently received by KCLS, as the development plans include a new library. Preliminary work must now be completed, including a site plan agreement between the City of Duvall and the developer, Washington Holdings.

June 2008
KCLS recently received a memorandum of understanding regarding Washington Holdings' proposal for a development near Big Rock Road. Washington Holdings plans to include a new Library in their development, for which the Duvall City Council has approved a rezone. KCLS is evaluating the proposal and will discuss it with the developer.

May 2008
The Duvall City Council has officially approved the rezone of property on the southern edge of the town near Big Rock Road. This rezone is important to KCLS, as the developer is including the library in the new development. Next steps include further legal work to complete a memorandum of understanding between KCLS and the developer to secure the parcel of land and its general location. The developer must now obtain a site development permit based on the new zoning. Since the area is undeveloped at this time, new roads, sidewalks, landscaping, utilities and surface water management systems must be designed and permitted. The infrastructure work must be permitted prior to KCLS starting construction on the new library.

April 2008Last month, KCLS staff met with the Duvall Library Advisory Board to discuss the project. The Mayor and Planning Director of the City also attended the meeting. The City has approved the rezone of the area that will include the new Duvall Library on the southern edge of the town near Big Rock Road. This rezone was a critical step for the developer purchasing the land and a site for the library is included in the new development. Next steps include further legal work to complete a memorandum of understanding between KCLS and the developer to secure the parcel of land and its general location in the new area.

March 2008
The Duvall City Council officially approved the rezone of property on the southern edge of town near Big Rock Road. The rezone is important as the developer, Washington Holdings, plans to include the Library in the new development. Next steps include further legal work between KCLS and the developer to secure the parcel of land and its general location in the new area. The developer must now obtain a site development permit based on the new zoning. Since the area is undeveloped at this time, new roads, sidewalks, landscaping, utilities and surface water management systems must be designed and permitted. The infrastructure work must be permitted prior to KCLS starting construction on the new Library.

January 2008
KCLS' plans for the new Duvall library are still on hold while we wait for the City of Duvall and Washington Holdings to complete the site development permit requirements, including a rezone application. It is anticipated that the rezone will be completed in early 2008.

2007

December 2007Planning for the new library continues to be on hold until the City of Duvall and Washington Holdings complete site development permit requirements, which includes a rezone application that is anticipated to be completed in early 2008. Immediately following the permitting process, KCLS will begin working with Johnston Architects and Washington Holdings on the design of the library building.

November 2007
KCLS' plans for the new library are on hold until the City of Duvall and Washington Holdings complete site development permit requirements, including a rezone application. The City and the developer are confident that the rezone will be completed in early 2008. Once the rezone is finalized, KCLS anticipates working with Johnston Architects and Washington Holdings on preliminary designs for the new library.

October 2007KCLS continues to consider an alternative site located near Big Rock Road. The developer, Washington Holdings, has requested a rezone of the property to allow a mixed-used project to be designed and constructed on the site. The City and the developer are confident that the rezone will be completed this fall. KCLS staff anticipates working with Washington Holdings to finalize the design of the library building.

September 2007
KCLS is considering an alternative site located near Big Rock Road, just east of the Safeway Plaza. The developer, Washington Holdings, has submitted documents to the city, requesting a rezone of the site. It is anticipated that the rezone will be granted and the city and developer are confident that the rezone will be completed this fall. If approved by the Board of Trustees, KCLS will be working with Washington Holdings to finalize the location of the library building and parking.

August 2007
There was good turnout at the public meeting held on August 15 regarding the site and design of the new Duvall Library. The focus of the meeting was to determine the community's interest in having KCLS give up the recently purchased property on Highway 203 and begin working with Washington Real Estate Holdings to co-locate the library on donated property on Big Rock Road. The project architects presented information both about the site that KCLS owns and about an alternative location on Big Rock Road. The overwhelming sentiment of participants was to build the library as part of the Washington Holdings development. The alternative site has a preferable access plan from the arterial and a strong pedestrian connection to neighboring residential areas. With the City of Duvall, KCLS is working toward an agreement with the developer.

The community members expressed their desires about the general look and feel of the new library. Mayor Will Ibershof and several city officials were in attendance, as well as a representative of Washington Holdings and most of the Duvall Library Advisory Board. The final hurdle in this process is for the City of Duvall to complete the rezone of the area so the developer can proceed with its development plans, which include the site for the library. The City and the developer are confident that the rezone will be complete this fall and Washington Holdings has hired the architect KCLS selected for the Duvall Library to design other elements of their project.

July 2007
KCLS is reviewing an alternative site for the new library. A major real estate developer has offered a well-located parcel that meets the KCLS Site Selection criteria. KCLS and the City of Duvall are working toward an agreement with the developer with terms favorable to KCLS.

June 2007
The project is temporarily on hold until the City of Duvall determines that an alternative site might be considered. KCLS was asked to work with developer Washington Holdings to determine the feasibility of locating the new library as part of a potential major residential development that includes retail, commercial and a Lake Washington Technical College extension. The site was to be offered at no cost to KCLS and was contingent on the City approving the development plan. Kay Johnson is clarifying the conditions of a written proposal KCLS received from Washington Holdings.

May 2007
KCLS staff followed up on the recommendation by Mayor Will Ibershof to consider an alternate location for the new Duvall Library. Although KCLS selected a site through a public process, the Mayor, the Library Advisory Board and County Councilmember Kathy Lambert asked KCLS to consider another location that is part of a potential major residential development that includes retail, commercial and a Lake Washington Technical College extension. The property has some advantages over the current site and KCLS is negotiating with the developer, Washington Holdings, to determine the feasibility of this relocation. If KCLS does endeavor to change sites, the Mayor, Councilmember Lambert and the Library Advisory Chair has committed to assisting us in gaining community support.

KCLS has received statements of qualifications from two real estate developers, which will be interviewed by KCLS administration to discuss the goals of a potential co-development. KCLS is seeking to develop the library and the adjoining property in a cost efficient way, allocating the cost of design, construction, infrastructure and parking across multiple users. Johnston Architects has been discussing various site planning alternatives with KCLS and with the City Planning Staff. These plans will be available at a public meeting scheduled for July 24, 6:30â€“8pm at the Duvall Fire Station Headquarters.

April 2007
No interest was shown by co-developers for the site of the new Duvall Library, so the Request for Qualifications from real estate developers was extended until April 20, 2007. The goal is to develop the library project and the adjoining property in a cost-efficient way, which includes sharing infrastructure and parking costs. Johnston Architects, who were selected earlier this year to provide architectural services, have started design work to see if there will be enough property left to sell. KCLS staff met with the Duvall Library Advisory Board, the Mayor and several City Council members on March 26. City officials are still interested in KCLS finding a partner for the project and the Mayor volunteered to contact some area developers. Despite that, we still have not received any inquiries.

March 2007The Request for Real Estate Developers to co-develop the sites yielded no letters of interest. Instead, KCLS will work towards developing plans on the sites in these communities that leaves room on the site for another use. The architectural consultants were selected previously and will be asked to prepare schedules for each project. February 2007The Request for Qualifications was issued to attract a real estate developer to work with KCLS on this project. Letters of interest from developers are due March 15, 2007.January 2007KCLS staff has been working to prepare a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for developers for these projects. The goal is to work with a developer to gain maximum value for the community and for the library district.

2006

November 2006Representatives from the area worked with a KCLS Trustee and staff to interview several architectural teams before agreeing to select Johnston Architects to design the new Duvall Library. Initial work to gather information about the City's Comprehensive Plan and vision for the area of the town has begun.

October 2006
Architectural interviews were held on Friday, October 20, 2006. Three community representatives joined the KCLS staff, administration and a KCLS Trustees in determining the preferred consultant for the design work. Johnston Architects were selected from a field of five consultant teams interviewed. Johnston Architects has been involved in dozens of library projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. The lead architects in the firm have significant depth of experience in public processes and community interaction. KCLS and the architects will now complete a contract for services including the schedule and budget parameters. Public meetings will be planned to include the broadest participation possible.

September 2006KCLS advertised for qualified architects and engineers interested in planning and designing the new Duvall Library. KCLS received 14 qualified submittals. The submittals will now be reviewed and a short list developed by KCLS staff. A panel of staff and community representatives, as well as a KCLS Trustee will then interview the short list of firms.

July 2006KCLS now owns more than an acre of land in Duvall located at 14810 Main Street. Staff is organizing the demolition and clearing of the house, garage and barn on the site. The next step is to seek architect engineering teams through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The current plan is to issue this RFQ in August. Interviews will likely occur in mid-to-late September.

June 2006KCLS issued the notice of intent to purchase the property for the new library. The sale should close by June 30, 2006. KCLS has been represented by Pacific Real Estate Partners and attorneys from Preston Gates & Ellis.May 2006KCLS issued the notice of intent to purchase property. Closing is set for June 30, 2006.April 2006
The sale of the property for the library is expected to close the last week of April. The property line encroachments on the north and south side of the parcel will be accepted by KCLS. The south boundary line encroachments will be resolved when the structures are demolished. The north boundary line encroachments will involve KCLS and the neighboring property owner discussing possible resolutions.

March 2006KCLS expects to close the sale in April for the proposed library parcel. The closing date will be later in the month due to objections KCLS had about the survey and title. We are waiting to hear from the sellers how they would propose resolving these issues.

February 2006The real estate purchase and sale agreement was received in January with the signatures of both sellers. The survey was completed and KCLS is waiting for the level one environmental assessment to be finalized. The closing date for the purchase is anticipated to be on or about April 5, 2006.January 2006The purchase and sale agreement for the site at 14810 Main Street was received in January with the sellers' signatures. A survey and level one environmental assessment was ordered. The purchase is anticipated to close by April 5, 2006.

2005

November 2005The Purchase and Sales Agreement for the Hibble Hill Property has gone between attorney's offices during the past month. We hope to have a signed agreement by the end of this month.

October 2005A Purchase and Sale Agreement was delivered to the owners of the property at 14800 Main Street in Duvall. KCLS will need to move into due diligence for the acquisition.

September 2005
During September, the seller of property located at Main and Cherry has changed the terms and conditions of the sale. Pacific Real Estate Partners, City of Duvall staff and others have tried to reason with the seller. As a back up to this transaction, KCLS has provided a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the owners of the secondary site preference made at the past Board meeting (a 2.5 acre parcel located on Main near Kennedy.

August 2005
The KCLS Board will review the three potential sites that were the subject of a public meeting on August 22, 2005. Following the Board's assessment, KCLS will begin work on the due diligence necessary for site acquisition.

July 2005
Site selection has picked up energy as City staff and officials become involved in the process. A recent meeting them with provided insights and understanding about the KCLS Site Selection Policy. KCLS will have 2-3 sites, each with challenges and opportunities, under contract by August's public meeting.

June 2005
Pacific Real Estate Partners has sent letters of interest to property owners that have land that meets the Library's First phase of screening in the Site Selection Criteria.

May 2005
Pacific Real Estate Partners has developed a list of properties for KCLS to review for potential library sites along Highway 203.

April 2005
Pacific Real Estate Partners has begun to look for potential library sites. The Duvall Library Advisory Board and City staff prepared a preliminary list of potential sites.

March 2005
Pacific Real Estate Partners has agreed to look for potential library sites along Highway 203 in Duvall. The Duvall Library Advisory Board and City staff prepared a preliminary list of potential sites.